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1. This famous Nigel was born in Mexico in 1895 and began his acting career at the age of 25. He played such interesting characters as Eustis Dinwiddle in "Stand Up and Cheer!," Johnny Jewlliwell in "Springtime for Henry," and even a character named Nigel in the 1932 film "Channel Crossing." He is most well-known as Sherlock Holmes' bumbling sidekick Dr. Watson, making his debut in 1939's "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Who is this man?
2. Following songs like "Science Friction" and "Life Begins at the Hop," which British power-pop band was "Making Plans for Nigel" in 1979?
3. Nigel Lawson, Margaret Thatcher's Chancellor of the Exchequer, was once considered "second most powerful person in the government". His daughter Nigella is Britain's response to domestic queen Martha Stewart and has written for "Vogue," "Bon Appetit," and the "Evening Standard" to name a few. Which word completes the name of her TV show, "Forever _______ "?
4. It seems our name in question has crept into the plant world as well! Nigella sativa, known in the Old Testament as "fitches" and in an Arab proverb as the "medicine for every disease except death," has a peppery taste and can be found in everything from breads to cakes. Sprinkled on woolen garments, N. sativa keeps away moths; roasted and mixed with butter, assuages colic; it evens flavors an Ethiopian alcoholic beverage. What is the common name for this herb?
5. This British politician Nigel came from a career in commodity trading to a stormy career in Identity politics. He now heads the marginal UK Reform Party but is possibly best known for his contribution to the Brexit 'leave' campaign
6. Not quite as famous as his legendary father Brian, Nigel Clough has nevertheless made a name for himself as both a player and, later, a manager in English football. Which one of these English Football League teams was his first managerial appointment?
7. 'Whizz for Atomms', 'Down with Skool' and 'How to be Topp' - which famously semi-literate British public schoolboy Nigel was created by Geoffrey Willans and illustrated by Ronald Searle?
8. This British aristocratic actor Nigel is probably best known for his film roles in Chariots of Fire, Empire of the Sun and A Passage to India in the 1980s, but his career has spanned fifty years and covered over eighty roles in film and television. Who is he?
9. This Australian fighter pilot Nigel was one of the last aces to score his kills in a Biplane. He died in combat over Albania in 1941. What's his surname?
10. The villainous avian Nigel from the animated 'Rio' film - what kind of bird is he?
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